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Flavin, Jeanne, 1965-

Our bodies, our crimes : the policing of women's reproduction in America / Jeanne Flavin. - New York : New York University Press, c2009. - vii, 307 p. ; 24 cm. - Alternative criminology series. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-296) and index.

"Race criminals" : reproductive rights in America -- "Breeders" : the right to procreate -- "Back-alley butchers" : terminating pregnancies -- "Baby-killers" : neonaticide and infant abandonment -- "Innocent preborn victims" : fetal protectionism and pregnant women -- "Liars and whiners" : incarcerated women's right to reproductive health -- "Bad mothers" : incarcerated women's ties to their children -- "Asking for it" : battered women and child custody.

ISBN: 9780814727546 (cl : alk. paper) 0814727549 (cl : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2008023038

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA8C1947 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 014783544 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Reproductive rights--United States.
Women prisoners--Family relationships--United States.
Children of women prisoners--United States.
Women prisoners--Health and hygiene--United States.
Women--Social conditions.--United States

LC Class. No.: HQ1236.5.U6 / F532 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 323.3/40973